Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Chicken

No need to order takeout with this Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Chicken. Perfectly tart and sweet all at the same time, this easy, one-pot dinner recipe is sure to be a family favorite!

I don’t know why, but I find myself reaching for my slow cooker in the winter far more often than I ever do in the summer. I think it’s because I’ve associated slow cookers with stews and soups, which naturally I eat more of in the winter, but it also makes total sense to want to use your slow cooker equally as often in the summer.

I live in a 700 sq/ft apartment, which means if I turn the oven on in the summer, my entire apartment becomes a sauna. Which then results in us cranking the A/C followed by an electric bill that would give the average person a heart-attack.

I can just can’t win.

Well actually, I can. It’s called the slow cooker and it’s solved all of my temperature control problems.

So I’ve teamed up with my blogging ladies to bring you 5 Summer Slow Cooker Recipes so turning on your oven is a thing of the past!

Caribbean flavors come together in this delicious slow cooker pulled chicken that’s topped with a simple fresh mango salsa. Make it a light, yet hearty meal by piling this flavorful chicken into your lettuce wraps, top with your favorite add-ons, and devouring!

Load your summer farmers market haul into the slow cooker for a delicious ratatouille that you can use in a variety of ways. Serve as a side, over pasta or bread, with a grilled protein or even in an omelet.

Here’s the truth: Chinese food is my least favorite food. Don’t get mad at me for saying that, but when it comes to flavors, it’s just not my first choice. With the exception of sweet and sour chicken.

I love the combo of sweet and tangy. I mean let’s be real, anytime I can combine sweet with savoury I am all in.

I also love that this is a complete meal in one. With broccoli, bell peppers, onions and chicken, all you need is a side of rice to complete the dish. And just so you know, this was a TOTAL hit in our 700 sq/ft apartment.

One thing to note, this technically isn’t in a one pot dish. I know, I know, we all hate more dishes but the truth is that for the best results when it comes to chicken in the slow cooker, you need to brown it first.

I’m gonna guess that a decent chunk of you will ignore me on this, but the texture is so much better when you sear it. It holds together better and cooks perfectly. Just trust me on this one.

In the great words of Fit Foodie Finds, “Just set it and forget it!” because this slow cooker sweet and sour chicken is coming right up!

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Love this recipe Davida!! I’m all about that sweet and sour life, and this version is definitely better than takeout. My least favorite type of food is eggplant and kalamata olives. Yuck, can’t do it!Marina @ A Dancer’s Live-It recently posted…Friday: Top 3’s

It really depends for me and Chinese food! Anything with a slightly fruity and sweet glaze but is also spicy and pungent definitely captures my heart. My favorites are generally Buddha’s feasts with a peanut sauce or sweet chili sauce! Tofu is amazing in stir-fries as well!Cassie recently posted…NYC Recap 2: Chelsea Market is a Foodie’s Dream

That looks fabulous! Definitely one to try! I love sweet & sour but rarely make it.

I think I use my slow cooker about equally through the year. Winter is good for warming dishes, but in summer I’ll use it to cook meat that we can shred for sandwiches and salads. And it gets used all year through for making porridge. When I get into a porridge mood, I love to make a big batch in the slow cooker so I can just reheat some every day.